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Jersey City Nj

• Develop and manage international partnerships and exchange agreements with overseas institutions• Develop and manage University’s education abroad programs• Organize faculty-led overseas study programs; manage travel arrangements and budgets• Develop targeted international recruitment initiatives and strategic goals and objectives• Serve as University’s Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Responsible Officer (RO) to ensure Student, Scholar, and institutional compliance with immigration regulations• Act as liaison to Homeland Security, US Dept.of State, and other state and federal agencies• Authored the University’s J exchange program• Advise and support F and J visa students and scholars• Create international marketing materials• Advocate for issues and initiatives related to international students and develop and deliver programs and support services for international students and scholars• Conduct orientations for international students and Study Abroad students• Supervise staff and prepare annual budgets

Specializing in immigration advising for students

- Responsible for the recruitment, admission, advisement and support of international students and scholars- Coordinated international undergraduate admissions- developed admissions materials and intake procedures and evaluated foreign academic credentials-Authored Rowan University's J exchange program and served as Primary Designated School Official [PDSO] and Responsible Officer [RO] to ensure student, scholar, and institutional compliance with immigration regulations-Developed and managed bilateral exchange agreements with foreign institutions-Worked with university offices and departments, including Residence Life, Counseling, Career and Academic Advising, and the Health Center to develop and deliver support services to international students and scholars; served as liaison/ advocate for students in judicial, residential life, and academic matters- Collaborated with student organizations and faculty to develop multicultural programming, including African American, Latino, Women's, and Asian Pacific Month activities, lectures, workshops, and trips- Developed retention initiatives, including peer, staff, and external mentoring programs- Developed internationally-themed programming for the University community

- Responsible for the recruitment, admission, academic advisement, and support of 500 F-1 visa students and Language Minority students, including English proficiency assessment, academic advisement and counseling, and assistance with financial aid, housing, health care, and other matters. - Developed and implemented support service programs, such as workshops, employment co-ops, and academic support programs- Oversaw institutional and student compliance with immigration regulations- Served on College Diversity Committee and developed multicultural programming - Developed ESL curriculum, taught ESL courses, supervised teaching staff, and maintained departmental budget- Authored and administered $120,000 NJDHE grant to develop a model "lifeskills" ESL program 1996-1997

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